Elevate Science Topic 3 5th Grade Earth Systems

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's atmosphere caused by the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is a system in Earth science?

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A system is a collection of parts that work together to form a complex whole, such as the Earth’s systems.

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Where is most of the Earth's water found?

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Most of the Earth's water is found in the ocean and is salt water.

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What are the four main components of Earth's systems?

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The four main components are the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for weather and climate.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the solid land on Earth, such as rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater has low concentrations of salt, found in rivers and lakes, while saltwater has high salt concentrations, found in oceans.

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What role do clouds play in the hydrosphere?

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Clouds are part of the hydrosphere as they contain water vapor and are involved in the water cycle.